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The Negro Sailor (1945) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1945 · 27 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Henry Levin
- Starring
- Leigh Whipper, Joel Fluellen, Spencer Williams
Produced by the U.S. Navy, this short follows Joel Fluellen as he leaves his job at a Black newspaper to serve as a draftee. It tracks his basic training and a Pacific assignment, finishing production after Japan’s surrender. The film celebrates the teamwork, diversity and deeds of distinguished African‑American sailors.
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